Whimstay opens platform to independent hosts
US: Last-minute vacation rental booking site Whimstay has expanded its platform to include independent hosts. Independent hosts can now list their properties by linking their existing Airbnb profiles, simplifying the onboarding process. Previously, Whimstay worked exclusively with professional property managers via 22 live property management system (PMS) integrations. This expansion comes as a response to industry-wide […]
Whimstay announces Expedia Group partnership
US: Last-minute vacation rental booking site Whimstay has announced a partnership with Expedia Group in a bid to offer more choice and better rates to spontaneous travellers.
Whimstay adds 33k+ listings to expand to Mexico
US / Mexico: Last-minute vacation rental booking deals platform Whimstay has announced a significant expansion into Mexico, adding over 33,000 listings to its platform.
Whimstay announces Booking.com partnership
US: Last-minute vacation rental bookings platform Whimstay has announced a partnership with Booking.com to expand its property offering.
Whimstay partners with Wyndham to add 30k resort listings
US: Online travel site Whimstay, which helps travellers to find the best deals on last-minute vacation rentals, has added more than 30,000 resort rentals to its platform after partnering with global resort and timeshare firm, Wyndham.
Whimstay secures $10m in equity financing
US: Last-minute vacation rental marketplace Whimstay has secured $10 million in equity financing.
Whimstay announces Weiss as new CEO
US: Last-minute vacation rental marketplace Whimstay has announced the appointment of David Weiss as its new CEO and member of the board of directors, effective immediately.
Whimstay hires David Weiss as COO
US: Whimstay, a vacation rental marketplace dedicated to last-minute bookings, has announced the appointment of David Weiss as its new chief operating officer [COO].
Whimstay raises over $1m in crowdfunding
US: Last-minute reservations platform Whimstay has raised over $1 million in crowdfunding through StartEngine to power its growth in the United States.
Vacasa taps Whimstay as booking partner for last-minute travel
US: San Francisco-based last-minute reservation platform Whimstay has entered into a partnership agreement with vacation rental management platform Vacasa. Founded in 2018, Whimstay will now be a premier sales partner for last-minute reservations at Vacasa’s 35,000+ vacation rental properties. With the new partnership and addition of Vacasa’s inventory, Whimstay customers will be able to book stays at more than 100,000 vacation […]